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E221 EHK

1988 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,234 mi
Last recorded75,234 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 316109,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE221 EHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 75,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill; (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule al 4 l front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 71,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 71,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,242 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,991 miles

Nearside headlight output slightly reduced - slightly dull

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

foreign body inside nearside rear tyre - rattling around when wheel rotated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 56,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,933 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 54,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion os rear arch

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,463 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear arch corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr arch corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake pipes have slight corrsion

front tyres perrished

n/s front brake -slight binding

slight play in o/s rack tie rod

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre sidewalls perrished

n/s front brake -- slightly binding

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perrished

Fail 16 Jan 2009 54,341 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,178 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

most steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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E221 EHK is a 1988 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 109,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E221 EHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E221 EHK registered?

E221 EHK is a 1988 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 1988.

Is E221 EHK safe to buy?

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